Ziggurat (2007) by Judith Bingham. For Brass Ensemble and 2 Tenor Drums (optional). Modern. Sheet Music. Composed 2007. Duration circa 2 minutes. Published by Edition Peters (PE.P71004).
This work was commissioned by the BBC, and received its first performance on July 28th, 2007 (BBC Promo Brass Day), in the Royal Albert Hall.Brass Ensemble and 2 Tenor Drums (optional).

Bring back the days of 70's Rock 'n' Roll with this sizzling show choir chart from Kirby Shaw. Super fun to perform with mixed or guys' groups.Available separately: SATB, TBB, SAB, Instrumental Pak (includes parts for Trumpet I and II, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.

Twelve outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock, and the classic "Take Five" with a 5/4 time signature. This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation -- five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and four rhythm -- but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just twelve players -- four saxes, five brass, piano, bass and drums. Optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms and piano voicings, and guitar chords are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections, and there is plenty of full-sounding ensemble. The conductor's book includes full-length CD recordings. Titles are: Blues in the Night * Burritos to Go * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Jungle Boogie * Misty * Night and Day * On Green Dolphin Street * Sax to the Max * Summertime * Take Five * Tastes Like Chicken.

Thorough and easy to understand, this exciting percussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. 67 minutes. Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned. But it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand, this exciting percussion video is loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation.

You Can Teach Yourself Drums Book/CD Set by James Morton. For Drum Set. Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 90 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94495BCD).
ISBN 9780786645176. All Styles. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique - including the grip, sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading - basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing - by actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values of which they are comprised. Application - after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in a musical context. Includes a CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available.

Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique - including the grip, sticking and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading - basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing - by actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values of which they are comprised. Application - after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in a musical context. Includes a CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available.

You Can Teach Yourself Drums by James Morton. For Drum Set. Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Beginning. Book. 90 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94495).
ISBN 9781562220334. All Styles. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. An optional DVD or CD demonstrating the examples in the book is available.

Listening to Yesterday Is Now, you'll know why the influence of Jazz, America's signature art form, strikes a chord with the world. Here's a selection of songs that typify a golden era in American music: unforgettable melodies and lyrics that have stood the test of time. Here's a voice to amplify these American classics with a distinct, interpretive breath. Josephine Beavers preserves the essence of these time-honored treasures while rendering them in a fresh, contemporary light. Backed by lush and swinging arrangements pianist Ed Vodicka plus an all-star line-up of soloists included trumpet great Conte Candoli, tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, jazz harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy and Larry Bunker on vibes. Andy Simpkins (bass), Tony Ortega (alto sax), Dick Forrest and Oscar Brashear (trumpets) and Chuck Christiansen on drums round out the featured luminaries on this exciting recording. Recorded with a 32-piece orchestra at the world famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood, this is a release not to be missed.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.

Yellowbird is virtually a Caribbean anthem. This great traditional piece is arranged by Jeff Moore for the developing and professional-level band for Lead, Double Tenor, Double Second, Cello/Guitar, Bass Pans, Bass Guitar (optional), and Drumset.

If you want to spend more time making music and less time bogged down in mind-numbing theory, then this book is for you. The Xtreme series provides a funky and fresh teaching method for beginners through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, exercises, true stories and superstar tips. Whether it be electric guitar, drums, DJing or singing, our team of Xtremists are here to guide you. In Xtreme Vocals, resident pop princess Harmony and rock rogue Klash guide you through a 10-lesson program, covering everything from posture and how to project you voice to using vibrato and mastering rock techniques! With a free audio CD for you to sing along to, profiles of 10 of the greatest vocalists of all time and easy-to-follow guidelines that will help you to sing like them, Xtreme Vocals arms you with all you need to be able to take to the stage and wow your audience in no time.

If you want to spend more time making music and less time bogged down in mind-numbing theory, then this book is for you. The Xtreme series provides a funky and fresh teaching method for beginners through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, exercises, true stories and superstar tips. Whether it be electric guitar, drums, DJing or singing, our team of Xtremists are here to guide you. In this volume, resident axe master Marshall guides you through a 10-lesson program that covers everything from strumming patterns and barre chords to mastering technique such as hammer-ons and pull-offs. With an audio CD for you to rock along to, profiles of 10 of the coolest guitarists of all time and easy-to-follow guidelines that will help you to play just like them, Xtreme Electric Guitar arms you with all you need to reel out those rocking riffs in no time. Includes "tab" tablature notation.

If you want to spend more time making music and less time bogged down in mind numbing theory, then this book is for you. The Xtreme series provides a funky and fresh teaching method for beginners through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, exercises, true stories and superstar tips. Whether it be electric guitar, drums, DJing or singing, our team of Xtremists are here to guide you. In Xtreme Drums, resident sticksman Skins guides you through a 10-lesson program that covers everything from setting up your kit and holding the sticks correctly to fine-tuning techniques such as fill-ins, backbeats and grace notes. The included audio-CD profiles 10 of the greatest drummers of all time and easy-to-follow guidelines that will help you to play just like them. Xtreme Drums arms you with all you need to get the most out of your kit in no time.

If you want to spend more time making music and less time bogged down in mind numbing theory, then this book is for you. The best entry level book for wannabe bassists - the Xtreme series provides a funky and fresh teaching method for beginners through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, exercises, true stories and superstar tips. Whether it be electric guitar, drums, DJ-ing or singing, our team of Xtremists are here to guide you. In Xtreme Bass, you're guided through a 10-lesson program that covers everything from tuning up and using a pick to mastering techniques such as slap bass. With a free audio CD, profiles of 10 of the greatest bass players of all time, and easy-to-follow guidelines that will help you to play just like them - this book arms you with all you need to be able to create some of the funkiest bass grooves in no time.

World Music Drumming: More New Ensembles and Songs. (A Cross-Cultural Curricular Supplement). By Will Schmid. Expressive Art (Choral). Softcover with CD. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.9971087).
ISBN 1423427564. 9x12 inches.
World Music Drumming has become the music curriculum of choice in thousands of classrooms (grades 3-12), recreation centers, churches and adult offerings. Teachers across the U.S., Canada, and in many other countries have witnessed firsthand the “power of this curriculum to transform lives and build community.” World Music Drumming is an active approach to music making that invites students to explore, sing, play, create, move, feel, listen and understand, which covers all of the National Music Standards. Now available, More New Ensembles and Songs by Will Schmid joins the other books in the series to bring more cultural and musical variety and spice to your drumming options. Teachers have asked for more (not harder) ensembles, and that is what this book represents. Each ensemble/song in this book/CD is accompanied by a learning sequence and supplementary strategies. 8 songs. Available: Book/CD Pak. For Gr. 5-8.

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Rumba, Mozambique, and Conga styles of Cuba. Each book/CD pack includes photographs of each percussion instrument, instruction on techniques used to play each instrument, percussion scores, rhythm indexes played at different tempos, worksheets, percussion breaks, charts, audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments on the CD, and more. The CD contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing the examples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass!

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book/CD pack are influenced by the popular Akom, Adowa and rhythms from the Central African Republic. Each book/CD pack includes photographs of each percussion instrument, instruction on techniques used to play each instrument, percussion scores, rhythm indexes played at different tempos, worksheets, percussion breaks, charts, audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments and more. The CD contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing the examples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass! The World Beat Rhythms series can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by music educators for private or group instruction. A great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras, band ensembles and students of all ages grooving together. - Joe Porcaro